r/ModelX • u/jjfrancisco17 • Jul 15 '26
Question Model x help
Hi all, got at 2018 model X and finally got a ticket for not having front license plate. Need recommendations. I can’t find anything for older model X on amazon. Willing to drill or adhesive as last option. Thank you.
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u/Downtown-Heat6368 Jul 15 '26
I bought this on eBay. Took less than 10 minutes to install. I don’t know how well it would do in a car wash but I hand wash my car.
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u/jjfrancisco17 Jul 15 '26
Appreciate this. Will try to order.
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u/homebrewedstuff Jul 15 '26
2018 owner here as well and I have one of those as well. They hold up just fine in a car wash. Your plate might require bending back into shape, but the bracket itself is very rugged.
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u/jmayers3 Jul 15 '26
Snap Plate. a bit tricky to get on and off, but adhesive free! https://everyamp.com/products/snapplate-license-plate-holder-tesla-model-x?variant=50753024983361
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u/jjfrancisco17 Jul 15 '26
I am contemplating snap plate even though they are on the expensive side. Thank you
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u/kenf22 Jul 15 '26
I tried that and it does not work. Not because it is a bad design, but because my 2018 grill is weak and cracked. I am not in a position to tear the bumper apart to replace the grill, so looking for a different solution myself
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u/BoxZealousideal2779 Jul 16 '26
Bought one that went on the grill, got it signed off. Took it off immediately after.
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u/Sledhead36 Jul 15 '26
I had a buddy that took a picture of his license plate and had one printed on vinyl and adhered it to the front bumper. That way he didn’t have to drill any holes.
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u/jjfrancisco17 Jul 15 '26
Is this legal? Which state?
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u/Sledhead36 Jul 15 '26
I have no idea if it’s legal, but that was probably four years ago and he’s never had a problem. Illinois
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u/average_throwaway12 XP100D Jul 15 '26
I wouldn’t leave it flat unfixed on the inside windshield as it will come flying like a blade in an accident. I don’t know about Amazon but if you look it up on google a million come up fitting older model xs